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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,918.24, 1,333,100.64 and 297,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,918.24, 1,333,100.64 and 297,804 is: 446,613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,918.24 : 1,333,100.64 = 297,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,918.24/1,333,100.64 = 297,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,918.24x = 1,333,100.64 × 297,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,918.24x = 397,002,702,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,002,702,994.56/888,918.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,613.29

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